Bernadine Teresa Harrity

Bernadine Teresa Harrity passed away on October 10, 2025.

She is survived by her sisters, Irene Harrity (husband David Riordan) and Sharon Coffin (husband Adrian Coffin), and her brother, James Harrity (wife Tamara Harrity). She was preceded in death by her parents Bernard James Harrity and Eleanor McGoldrick Harrity. She is also survived by her nieces Kelly Riordan Bachta, Shannon Harrity Hunter, Megan Riordan, Kelsey Coffin. Her nephews Bernard Harrity and Brian Coffin.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Bernadine graduated from Little Flower High School in 1966 and obtained and Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1970. In 1974 she graduated from Duquesne Law School. She joined the United States Army Judge Advocates General’s Corps and practiced in Washington DC. She remained active in the reserves as she moved to private practice in Pittsburgh, PA. During her twenty years of service, Bernadine received numerous accommodations for exemplary and meritorious service. She retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Army. In retirement Bernadine moved to Wilmington, NC where she enjoyed playing cards and participating in activities, such as line dancing. Bernadine will be missed by friends and family who knew her.

A visitation and funeral mass will be held at Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Levittown, PA at 9:30 am on November the 13th, mass will begin at 10:30 am, followed by an interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem, PA.